Senior Project Manager, Landscape Architecture

About the Role

Halff is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its growing Landscape Architecture team in The Woodlands, TX. This leadership position is ideal for a licensed Landscape Architect who is passionate about creating impactful outdoor environments while leading project teams, developing client relationships, and shaping the future of the practice. The team works on a diverse portfolio that includes parks and recreation facilities, trail systems, streetscapes, urban design, campus environments, mixed‑use developments, civic spaces, and large‑scale planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage landscape architecture projects from planning and concept development through construction administration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, subconsultants, and project partners.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Oversee the preparation of conceptual designs, master plans, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams including planning, civil engineering, transportation, water resources, and environmental professionals.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure project deliverables meet Halff and client standards.
• Lead project meetings, presentations, workshops, and public engagement efforts.
• Mentor and develop Landscape Architects, designers, and technical staff.
• Support recruiting, staff development, and team growth initiatives.
• Participate in business development activities including client relationship management, proposal preparation, interviews, and strategic planning.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with municipalities, parks departments, educational institutions, developers, and other public and private sector clients.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of Halff’s Landscape Architecture practice throughout the Houston region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) licensure, with Texas registration preferred or ability to obtain Texas registration.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in landscape architecture, planning, and project management.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects and project teams.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Experience preparing and delivering proposals, interviews, and presentations.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and related design software.
• Experience with Land F/X, GIS, SketchUp, Lumion, or similar visualization tools is a plus.
• Ability to mentor staff and foster a collaborative, people‑focused team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established client relationships within the Houston and Southeast Texas markets.
• Experience managing parks, trails, streetscapes, urban design, campus, recreation, or community development projects.
• Demonstrated success leading business development efforts and winning new work.
• Previous experience supervising and developing landscape architecture professionals.

Landscape Architecture Services

• Active Transportation Planning
• Streetscapes and Gateways
• Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) Design
• Neighborhood and Community Parks Planning and Design
• Nature Parks and Greenways
• Sport Facilities and Feasibility Studies
• Master Planned Communities
• Land and Site Planning
• Urban Design and Placemaking
• Low Impact Development / Green Infrastructure

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company‑paid holidays (plus Veteran’s Day for veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Company Overview

Halff is a full‑service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, the firm has created smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Founded on the principle “Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow,” Halff’s employee‑owned culture has earned it consistent recognition as a Top Workplace in America. Professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways, investing in employee development, leadership opportunities, and a culture built on trust, innovation, and service.